L/S Equities Data Analyst Milano

L/S Equities Data Analyst
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Long/short discretionary equity is Point72's core investment strategy and its success depends on our sector-based investing teams, comprised of portfolio managers and research analysts. As an ever-increasing volume and variety of data are used to drive fundamental equity strategies, data scientists placed on portfolio manager teams serve as a key resource for many of our investing professionals.

**Role

As a data analyst embedded in an equity investing team, your role will be to spearhead innovation through the utilization of diverse data sources and systems. You will engage closely with a portfolio manager and their team of research analysts, bridging the gap between data and fundamental research. Your contributions will underpin investment hypotheses and play a crucial role in guiding investment choices.

**Responsibilities

- Work closely with a portfolio manager and a team of research analysts to analyze a broad universe of Compliance approved data that will directly influence idea generation and investment decisions

- Maintain and update financial models, using Excel as the primary tool, to provide accurate and timely data to inform investment decisions

- Perform quarterly updates to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data

- Follow and synthesize company earnings reports and conference calls

- Support investment teams by elucidating the primary data factors influencing companies and industries

**Requirements**:

- Undergraduate degree or higher

- 1-2+ years of experience in a related field, such as accounting, corporate finance, or investment banking

- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling

- Quantitative ability demonstrated through relevant coursework or work equivalent

- Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills

- Intellectual maturity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Deep intellectual curiosity and lifelong-learning mind-set

- Commitment to the highest ethical standards

**We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide:

- Fully-paid health care benefits

- Life and Income Protection

- Group Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme

- Generous parental and family leave policies

- Business Travel Accident Insurance

- Corporate Wellness Programs

**About Point72